STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Defect Description
FCP GROTON IS RECALLING CERTAIN STEERING CENTER DRAG LINKS, P/N 32 21 1 096 057, SOLD FROM DECEMBER 1, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 9, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 2001 BMW 740I, 740IL, AND 750IL PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SHAFT OF THE STEERING CENTER TIE ROD MAY SHEAR OFF.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT, WITHOUT WARNING, IN IMMEDIATE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
FCP GROTON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE TIE ROD WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JUNE 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FCP GROTON TOLL-FREE AT 1-877-634-0063.
150 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FCP GROTON, LLC
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ROAD GRIT AND GRAVEL ASSOCIATED WITH WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS CAN PENETRATE THE RUBBER OF THE LOWER FRONT SPRING MOUNTS AND ACCUMULATE IN THE MOUNTS CAUSING NOTCHES OR PITS TO DEVELOP. THESE NOTCHES CAN DEVELOP CRACKS RESULTING IN BREAKAGE OF A BOTTOM COIL
... OF THE SPRING.Read moreConsequence
THE VEHICLE'S RIDE HEIGHT COULD BE AFFECTED CAUSING NOISE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE'S DYNAMIC STABILITY CAN BE AFFECTED REDUCING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS AND LOWER SPRING MOUNTS.
29,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
FUEL SEEPAGE CAN OCCUR BETWEEN A HOSE AND THE METAL FUEL LINE ON EITHER END OF THE HOSE RESULTING IN FUEL ODOR.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO FUEL HOSES, FOUR METAL FUEL LINES AND ASSOCIATED CLAMPS.
18,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
THE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM MOUNTING EYE ON THE RIGHT SIDE REAR AXLE HUB CARRIER WAS PRODUCED WITH A CASTING FLAW.
Consequence
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE RIGHT SIDE REAR AXLE CARRIER EYE COULD CRACK AND BREAK WHILE DRIVING CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR A CASTING FLAW IN THE RIGHT SIDE REAR AXLE CARRIER AND IF FOUND, REPLACE THE CARRIER.
3,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 1 |
Incident date: May 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BMW 750IL. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE INTENSIFIES THE LONGER THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 120,000.
Incident date: May 3, 2001
THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INDICATED A MALFUNCTION FOR AT LEAST THE SIXTH TIME IN A YEAR AND A HALF. NLM
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND APPROACHING A STOP, THE CAR SEEMED AS IF IT HAD DROPPED DUE TO THE INNER TIE ROD SNAPPING INTO. DEALER SAID IT WAS BECAUSE OF TIE ROD BEING BENT DUE TO BAD TOWING PROCEEDURES. *AK
EPA Fuel Economy — 1995 BMW 750IL
| Trim / Engine |
City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Combined MPG |
Fuel Type |
Annual Fuel Cost |
|
5.4L 12-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) |
14.0 |
18.0 |
15.0 |
Premium |
$4,600 |
CO2 Emissions: 592.5 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.